Dental Mouthguards

Posted by on Jan 2, 2012 in Dr. Pite's Blog | 0 comments Sports are widespread in Victoria – and so are dental injuries caused by impact sports. By using mouthguards, over 200,000 sports-related oral injuries are prevented each year according to the American Dental Association. Mouth guards cushion the force of a blow to the jaw and dissipate the energy, greatly decreasing the incidence and severity of concussions because the lower jaw (the...
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Dental Emergencies

Posted by on Jan 2, 2012 in Dr. Pite's Blog | 0 comments What to do when you have a dental emergency? In Victoria, BC, like any other city in Canada, a dentist is always available somewhere to see you on short notice for a dental emergency. These may include: (1) a broken tooth with pain (2) a broken jaw (3) swelling due to infection (4) very loose or missing teeth It is very important to deal with infection quickly, as some dental infections can...
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Sports Mouthguards Underutilized

Posted by on Jul 22, 2011 in Dr. Pite's Blog | 1 comment A recent study done in the United States shows that most children don’t wear mouthguards while playing sports that pose a risk of injury to the mouth, contrary to recommendations made by dental professionals. “Mouthguards do more than protect young athletes’ teeth. They can also help prevent concussions by acting as shock absorbers,” said Dr. William Kohn, DDS, vice president of dental...
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